CREAF is seeking a multi-disciplinary hearted postdoctoral with strong experience in the biodiversity assessment and scenario building to work, together with other European institutions and the EU Commission, on building the European future contribution to an operational science service hub serving to bridge the current gap between evidence-based science and policy. The new position is for one to two years (with the possibility of an extension) in the context of the BIOAGORA project (Biodiversity Knowledge Agora: Developing the Science Service for European Research and Biodiversity Policymaking) with ref. 101059438 and RESPIN project (REinforcing Science-Policy INterfaces for integrated biodiversity and climate knowledge and policies), with ref. 101135490 and both financed by European Commission.
RESPIN project supports the integrated provision and use of IPBES and IPCC processes and outputs and empower decision-makers at different levels across the globe to uptake the knowledge and capacity building provided by IPBES and IPCC. On the other hand, the BIOAGORA project is to address the need for a Science Service that supports decision-makers and other users with knowledge. The project aims at providing the biodiversity research community with interconnected and interconnected platform to transform available knowledge into operational decision support. BIOAGORA will develop a functional Science Service, understood as a combination of a technical platforms, channels, tools and networks needed to build transdisciplinary science with policy and society in a context-sensitive way. The created solution aim at supporting the work with the European Commission (EC) and other relevant users.
CREAF is leading on an assessment of existing biodiversity monitoring, planning and scenario building capability in Europe, in which the project will collectively evaluate with other relevant partners and stakeholders existing biodiversity data, and describe the major workflows used to generate and use these data in policy and research environments.
A full-time contract is offered (37.5 hours per week) with planned incorporation in Octuber 2025. It will last at least 12 months, with the possibility of extending it if required and if the budget allows. The offered salary is between €32,802.11 gross per year (corresponding to category I4) and €37,890.22 gross per year (corresponding to category I2).
Help to coordinate and develop the activities of the CREAF team in the BIOAGORA and RESPIN projects (this last project, if needed in the future).
Contributing to strengthening the mapping of current biodiversity monitoring efforts in Europe and how they may feed into the European Biodiversity Strategy 2030.
Compile and assess current future scenarios of transformative change available to quantitatively assess the potential to recover from current biodiversity loss trends.
Generate and maintain a database of current knowledge-based efforts feeding into the EU Biodiversity strategy 2030 (monitoring, assessment, scenario developments) and collaborate with other researchers as required.
High quality scientific outputs in the form of journal publications and contribution to relevant policy reports.
Networking with other national and international groups in Biodiversity monitoring, Biodiversity indicator and scenario developments.
A completed PhD on a topic related to the current project description (biodiversity monitoring, scenario development, Biodiversity policy support tools).
Excellent publication record.
Expertise in biodiversity assessment projects and use of future scenarios of environmental change (i.e climate, land use).
Strong background and proven previous experience in linking biodiversity monitoring, Biodiversity indicator or scenario development with decision making and conservation planning.
Contrasted capacity to lead work and team up with other researchers.
Previous experience in project management and leadership in a biodiversity conservation context.
Advanced knowledge of English.
Experience in working alongside and/or coordinating working groups, preferably in an international environment.
Experience in database design and web-based data management.
Experience in landscape modelling.
Experience in the reporting of biodiversity relevant European legislation and Nature directives.
Experience in team coordination and management in an academic/professional environment.
Experience in developing successful proposals for competitive project applications.
Experience in running biodiversity monitoring programs
Candidates with a certified disability of 33% or more will be prioritized, provided the disability is compatible with the position's responsibilities.
Admission of candidates: Applicants must apply for the offer and attach the requested documentation, a curriculum vitae in English and a cover letter (maximum 500 words), until September 28th, 2025. Applications submitted to any portal other than the CREAF job board and the instructions included therein will not be accepted.
Pre-selection: assessment of compliance with the minimum requirements of the job offer.
Selection: evaluation of the pre-selected candidates through scoring based on objective criteria, interviews with a shortlist of candidates, and a proposed exercise.
Final decision: if a suitable candidate is identified, they will be formally informed of their selection, and all other participants in the selection process will be notified by email.